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Offline BayouGold

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Tummy Tuck
« on: March 13, 2009, 06:27:00 PM »
Just ordered a AEV Tummy Tuck belly skid so I can get rid of the factory "shovel". It's a little pricey but I figure it's worth it since I can't really afford go up in lift. I may wait to go to 35's for a bit now...maybe! 8)
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2009, 09:29:08 PM »
Quote from: BayouGold on March 13, 2009, 06:27:00 PM
Just ordered a AEV Tummy Tuck belly skid so I can get rid of the factory "shovel". It's a little pricey but I figure it's worth it since I can't really afford go up in lift. I may wait to go to 35's for a bit now...maybe! 8)

Sweet can i get one for my wife after the 3rd kid.......
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Offline kirksjeep

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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2009, 01:28:12 AM »
I have looked into the same thing for my YJ.  I know you already added the 1" body lift and motor mount lift which are required by most kits.  The onlly thing I am worried about with mine is adding more angle to the rear driveshaft.  I will most likely make my own skid when ever I get around to it.  I want to add a cross brace to support the transmission so that if I have to drop the skid for anyreason the transmission will be supported.  I found some pretty good write ups online and most guys said it cost them abotu $100 and a weekend worth of work.
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2009, 04:37:09 AM »
pic's?
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2009, 02:32:18 AM »
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Re: Tummy Tuck
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Offline BayouGold

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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2009, 02:41:22 AM »
Quote from: HOT-ROD on March 16, 2009, 04:37:09 AM
pic's?




think they sent me the wrong instructions. the instructions say tj-rubicon model. gotta call them tomorrow.
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Offline Swagger

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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2009, 07:10:36 PM »
Since the instructions are wrong, you might wanna double chack and make sure the part isnt wrong to.   Food for thought..
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2009, 07:31:13 PM »
Thats a real nice looking skid there Geoff!
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2009, 08:28:32 PM »
Anybody heard of modifying your stock TJ skid to create a smoother, skid? I figure I might be able to gain an inch at the formed edges. It would need to be reinforced after but a cutting wheel and a grinder might remove the edge that catches on rocks...hmmm  ???
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2009, 09:38:52 PM »
Hey Scott I was thinking of using my new welder to make a flat belly skid.  1/4" plate with some 1/2" square stock on either side to counter sink the bolts.  Some angle iron for bracing and wallah.  I already have the BL and the MML, I would just have to finally get my SYE and CV shaft.  I've found the scamatics on line for this exact process.  It gives alot of extra clearance.
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Offline Seabee_BUC

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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2009, 04:03:11 AM »
Sweet... I found one today too but would need the BL and MML...
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #12 on: March 21, 2009, 04:42:56 AM »
By adding the BL and MML, you should have the room for the tummy tuck, but you also can mod the gas tank skid to tuck it up an inch higher too.  It's all on my list when I have the $$ and time.
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #13 on: March 21, 2009, 05:13:03 AM »
Ditto on the list.  Thats why I'd like to buy the gas skid and make the TT.
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Re: Tummy Tuck
« Reply #14 on: March 21, 2009, 05:24:06 AM »
they must have changed the design a little, mine doesnt have that hump on the back end for the t case
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